Great music in a great garden

Take time this month to attend one of the three MusicFest concerts being held at VanDusen Botanical Garden at the corner of 37th and Oak Street in Vancouver as part of the World at the Garden series.

Take a blanket or folding chair and bring some light picnic refreshments and you can have a magical night with friends.The series kicks off Aug. 12 with Caribbean Rhythms, featuring Trinidad-born steelpan drummer Liam Teague.Brazilian singer Fabiana Cozza will perform Aug. 15. She’s described by organizers as “a mesmerizing force of nature onstage.” She will be performing with her own four-piece band.The series wraps up on Aug. 16 with a concert by Rajaton (right), an a cappella ensemble whose repertoire includes Beatles and ABBA favourites as well as traditional Finnish music and a tribute to Queen.Don’t forget to take a sweater or a light jacket. Nights can be cool in Vancouver.All the concerts start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 from http://www.ticketmaster.ca or $40 at the door.

A scene from last year’s concert. No shortage of space in the beautiful botanical garden.

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